Singh Aishvina, Singh Jyoti, Kaur Sawinder, Gunjal Mahendra, Kaur Jaspreet, Nanda Vikas, Ullah Riaz, Ercisli Sezai, Rasane Prasad
Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144411, Punjab, India.
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur, Punjab 148106, India.
Food Chem X. 2024 Jun 7;23:101527. doi: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101527. eCollection 2024 Oct 30.
Green leafy vegetables, especially microgreens are gaining popularity due to their high nutritional profiles, rich phytochemical content, and intense flavors. This review explores the growing commercial market for microgreens, especially in upscale dining and premium grocery outlets, highlighting consumer perceptions and their effect on market dynamics. Apart from these, the effect of modern agricultural methods that maximize the growth of microgreens is also examined. The value is anticipated to increase significantly, according to market predictions, from $1.7 billion in 2022 to $2.61 billion by 2029. Positive consumer views on microgreens health benefits drive this growth, although challenges such as varying levels of consumer awareness and income disparities affect sales. The review underscores the need for targeted research and strategic initiatives to enhance consumer understanding and improve cultivation methods to support market expansion in upcoming years.
绿叶蔬菜，尤其是嫩苗菜，因其高营养成分、丰富的植物化学物质含量和浓郁的风味而越来越受欢迎。本综述探讨了嫩苗菜不断增长的商业市场，特别是在高档餐饮和高端杂货店，强调了消费者认知及其对市场动态的影响。除此之外，还研究了使嫩苗菜生长最大化的现代农业方法的效果。根据市场预测，其价值预计将大幅增长，从2022年的17亿美元增至2029年的26.1亿美元。消费者对嫩苗菜健康益处的积极看法推动了这一增长，尽管消费者认知水平不同和收入差距等挑战影响了销售。该综述强调需要进行有针对性的研究和采取战略举措，以增强消费者的理解并改进种植方法，以支持未来几年的市场扩张。
